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WA tests optional age verification pilot, says user privacy will be protected

India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News · 04 Aug 2026, 23:26

To comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act, WhatsApp is piloting new privacy-focused age verification methods for Indian users. This initiative is completely voluntary, allowing users to choose their participation. With the new law's emphasis on stricter regulations for children's personal data, WhatsApp is taking care to safeguard user privacy during this important verification process.

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